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== Leather fibres on the reverse of [[imitation leather]] ==
 
== Leather fibres on the reverse of [[imitation leather]] ==
In the [[leather furniture|furniture sector]], [[imitation leather|synthetic leather]] with leather fibres glued to the reverse is processed. It's a material in which the main components are other materials than leather and only [[Bonded leather|leather fibres]] are glued to the reverse.
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In the [[leather furniture|furniture sector]] [[imitation leather|synthetic leather]] with leather fibres glued to the reverse is a commonly used material. In other words, the main components are other materials and the use of leather is restricted to the [[leather waste|leather fibres]] that are glued on the back.
  
  
 
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''[[Imitation leather]] with reverse glued [[Bonded leather|leather fibres]].''<br></p>
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''[[Imitation leather]] with reverse glued [[shaving|leather fibres]].''<br></p>
 
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In advertisements these materials are praised as "leather-like" or linked as close as possible to the term "leather". This is a false declaration, if too close. This material cannot be called [[genuine leather]]. It is also referred to as "sustainability" and "[[Bonded leather#Recycled leather|recycled leather]]". But ask in suche cases where these statements come from.
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In advertisements, these materials are promoted as "leather-like" or linked as closely as possible to the term "leather". Any suggestion that this material is [[genuine leather]] is both false and misleading. It is also referred to as "sustainable" and "[[Bonded leather#Recycled leather|recycled leather]]". In such cases, customers are advised to seek clarification.
  
Such materials have no advantages over "normal" [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. Just because leather fibres are glued to the back, there are no leather benefits. The fibres do not have their own stability, do not serve to absorb moisture and at the very least have a minimal effect when touching the material.
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This material has no advantages over "normal" [[imitation leather|artificial leather]]. Just because leather fibres are glued to the back, does not mean this material can now offer any of the benefits of leather. The fibres do not have their own stability, do not absorb moisture and, at the very least, have a minimal effect on the material.
  
Leather fibres are a waste product of the [[leather production]] and often end up in waste incineration. Since this method of back-bonding is emphasized by advertising, it must be assumed that it is also only for advertising and is an attempt to impose something "nature" on the actual artificial leather. Inquiries were made to manufacturers of these materials qestioning the practical use of the gluing of the leather fibres to the reverse accept the marketing arguments. An answer was not been given.  
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Leather fibres are a waste product of [[leather production]] and often end up in waste incinerators. Since this method of back-bonding is emphasised in advertising, it must be assumed that it is an attempt to suggest a "natural" feature of an artificial product. Manufacturers of these materials have been asked to explain whether there were practical reasons for glueing leather fibres on the reverse or if it was just a marketing ploy. So far there has been no answer.  
  
  
 
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''An extreme example for [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|incorrect declaration]]''<br></p>
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''An extreme example of an [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|incorrect declaration]]''<br></p>
 
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There are also imitation leathers where it is not clear whether there are leather fibres glued on the reverse or whether it is thin [[suede|split leather layer]] that has been glued. But this material also cannot be called [[genuine leather|"leather" or "geunine leather"]]. If the layer on a leather layer is stronger than 1/3 of the total thickness, the material as a whole can no longer be called [[genuine leather|leather]].
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There are also imitation leathers where it is not clear if leather fibres have been glued on the reverse or whether it is a thin [[suede|split leather layer]] that has been glued. But the latter also cannot be called [[genuine leather|"leather" or "genuine leather"]]. If the layer on a leather is stronger than 1/3 of the total thickness, the material as a whole can no longer be called [[genuine leather|leather]].
  
  
 
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''[[Suede]] or [[Bonded leather|leather fibres]] on the reverse? In any case it`s not "leather" In the sense of [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|standards]] and consumers.''<br></p>
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''[[Suede]] or [[Bonded leather|leather fibres]] on the reverse? In any case, it`s not "leather" as per [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|standards]] and consumers.''<br></p>
 
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''An artificial leather with leather fibres on the back, without any benefit to the customer or the sustainability or ecology.''<br></p>
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''An artificial leather with leather fibres on the back, without any benefit to the customer, sustainability or ecology.''<br></p>
 
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== Damage to synthetic leather with leather fibres on the reverse ==
 
== Damage to synthetic leather with leather fibres on the reverse ==
In contrast to [[genuine leather]], the life time of furniture [[imitation leather]] is often not as long as hoped. A lot of such artificial leather breaks in the wear area earlier than expected.
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In contrast to [[genuine leather]], the life time of [[imitation leather]] furniture is often much shorter than expected as the materials soon breaks under daily wear and tear.
  
  
 
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''An extreme example for an [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|incorrect declaration]] and the associated wear and tear.''<br></p>
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''An extreme example of an [[leather#What materials can be called leather?|incorrect declaration]] and the associated wear and tear.''<br></p>
 
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== [[Leather mobile phone case]] with leather fibres on the reverse ==
 
== [[Leather mobile phone case]] with leather fibres on the reverse ==
Synthetic leather with leather fibres glued to the revers is also processed on [[Leather mobile phone case|mobile phone cases]].
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Synthetic leather with leather fibres glued to the reverse is also processed on [[Leather mobile phone case|mobile phone cases]].
  
  
 
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''The stability comes from the upper, foamed and coated layer. The leather fibres are glued to the reverse and have no benefit.''<br></p>
 
''The stability comes from the upper, foamed and coated layer. The leather fibres are glued to the reverse and have no benefit.''<br></p>
 
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* [[Leather grain - Grain side|Grain side]] or [[Flesh side]]
 
* [[Leather grain - Grain side|Grain side]] or [[Flesh side]]
 
* [[Coated leather - Laminated leather]]
 
* [[Coated leather - Laminated leather]]
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* [[Bonded leather]]
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* [[Leather waste]]
 
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* [[PU leather]]
 
* [[PU leather]]

Latest revision as of 16:20, 25 January 2023

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Leather fibres on the reverse of imitation leather

In the furniture sector synthetic leather with leather fibres glued to the reverse is a commonly used material. In other words, the main components are other materials and the use of leather is restricted to the leather fibres that are glued on the back.


Kunstleder-Lederfasern-05.jpg

Kunstleder-Lederfasern-04.jpg

Imitation leather with reverse glued leather fibres.

 

In advertisements, these materials are promoted as "leather-like" or linked as closely as possible to the term "leather". Any suggestion that this material is genuine leather is both false and misleading. It is also referred to as "sustainable" and "recycled leather". In such cases, customers are advised to seek clarification.

This material has no advantages over "normal" artificial leather. Just because leather fibres are glued to the back, does not mean this material can now offer any of the benefits of leather. The fibres do not have their own stability, do not absorb moisture and, at the very least, have a minimal effect on the material.

Leather fibres are a waste product of leather production and often end up in waste incinerators. Since this method of back-bonding is emphasised in advertising, it must be assumed that it is an attempt to suggest a "natural" feature of an artificial product. Manufacturers of these materials have been asked to explain whether there were practical reasons for glueing leather fibres on the reverse or if it was just a marketing ploy. So far there has been no answer.


Echtes-Leder-Fasern-01.jpg

Echtes-Leder-Fasern-03.jpg Echtes-Leder-Fasern-12.jpg Echtes-Leder-Fasern-04.jpg

Echtes-Leder-Fasern-07.jpg

An extreme example of an incorrect declaration

 

There are also imitation leathers where it is not clear if leather fibres have been glued on the reverse or whether it is a thin split leather layer that has been glued. But the latter also cannot be called "leather" or "genuine leather". If the layer on a leather is stronger than 1/3 of the total thickness, the material as a whole can no longer be called leather.


Kunstleder-Lederfasern-03.jpg Kunstleder-Lederfasern-02.jpg

Kunstleder-Lederfasern-01.jpg

Suede or leather fibres on the reverse? In any case, it`s not "leather" as per standards and consumers.

 

SAM-Samolux-02.jpg

SAM-Samolux-03.jpg SAM-Samolux-05.jpg

SAM-Samolux-04.jpg

An artificial leather with leather fibres on the back, without any benefit to the customer, sustainability or ecology.

 

Damage to synthetic leather with leather fibres on the reverse

In contrast to genuine leather, the life time of imitation leather furniture is often much shorter than expected as the materials soon breaks under daily wear and tear.


Echtes-Leder-Fasern-11.jpg

Echtes-Leder-Fasern-13.jpg Echtes-Leder-Fasern-10.jpg

Echtes-Leder-Fasern-14.jpg

An extreme example of an incorrect declaration and the associated wear and tear.

 

There are also complaints about these types of leather in other countries. In Australia, a furniture store has sued the furniture supplier for 1,000 complaints in just one year (2013). The surface coating of artificial leather with leather fibres on the back pelted off after one to two years. Many customers bought furniture with a 5-year warranty, which didn`t cover brittle damages and cracks.


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Delamination after almost two years, not covered by a 5-year warranty.

 

Leather mobile phone case with leather fibres on the reverse

Synthetic leather with leather fibres glued to the reverse is also processed on mobile phone cases.


Handytasche-20-04.jpg Handytasche-20-08.jpg

Handytasche-20-11.jpg

The stability comes from the upper, foamed and coated layer. The leather fibres are glued to the reverse and have no benefit.

 


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